Booking and Availability
Plan Your Next Adventure & Secure Your Spot
Book now for the walking trek of a lifetime! Our calendar availability is up to date, and spaces are booked on a first come, first served basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment, and if you need help or have questions, please contact us so we can help you as best we can. Maximum group size is ten people.
2026/27 Walking Season: Book NOW
29 October 2026 - 11 April 2027
Adults: $875pp, 17+ years
Kids: $730pp, 10 - 16 years
2027/28 Walking Season: Book NOW
29 October 2027 - 11 April 2028
Adults: $925pp, 17+ years
Kids: $800pp, 10- 16 years
Trip Inclusions:
Join us for an unforgettable three-day journey through the breath taking landscapes of Nukuhakari Station, crafted for those who enjoy a blend of activity and relaxation. Our all-inclusive package covers everything you need for a rejuvenating adventure:
3 days private walk through amazing Nukuhakari Station enjoying farmland, bush and beaches
3 nights unique accommodation
Pack cartage
Sheet, pillowcase and daily towels
All meals provided
Important Notes Before Booking:
A deposit of $200pp is required on booking, full balance due 60 days prior to starting date.
Gift Vouchers:
Vouchers are valid for 12 months, availability not guaranteed - please encourage your gift recipient to book promptly to avoid disappointment. Bookings must be made in a minimum of two, and within the immediate season.
Please ensure you have made payment IN FULL before gifting your voucher.
Book NOW For The 2026/2027 Walking Season
Book now for the walking trek of a lifetime! Our calendar availability is up to date, and spaces are booked on a first come, first served basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment, and if you need help or have questions, please contact us so we can help you as best we can.
Payment: a NZ$200 per person deposit is due now to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days before your walk.
**Important Note: Select the first night - the night of your arrival - only, the succeeding days will self-populate.
Book NOW For The 2027/2028 Walking Season
Book now for the walking trek of a lifetime! Our calendar availability is up to date, and spaces are booked on a first come, first served basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment, and if you need help or have questions, please contact us so we can help you as best we can.
Payment: a NZ$250 per person deposit is due now to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days before your walk.
**Important Note: Select the first night - the night of your arrival - only, the succeeding days will self-populate.
Find Us: Drive, Fly & Chopper
Driving
Getting to Nukuhakari Station
Arrival time is between 3 - 6pm. To minimize traffic and enhance safety we strongly recommend carpooling. Additionally be prepared for limited mobile coverage on the road once you reach Mangatoa road or if coming from the other direction you will lose coverage outside of Waitomo.
Please have downloaded the directions before you do. Our country roads are narrow and windy and can have big trucks on them. Please ensure you stick to your side of the road, drive carefully and slowly and remain alert for oncoming vehicles.
You can get to Nuku Walk via 2 routes. The first is driving toward Awakino, turning onto Manganui road. Continue for around 30 min until there is a turn off to your left to Waikawau road.
Alternatively you can come from the opposite direction toward Marokopa (note: this route has a portion of metal road), turn up the hill to your left onto Mangatoa road. Continue around 30 min until the road to your right is Waikawau road. Cross the small bridge and the Red Cottage, night 1 of Nuku Walk at 4 Waikawau road is directly on your right. Next door to Whareorino School!
Transfers via Helicopter
Getting Here by Helicopter
We partner with Rotor Work Ltd to provide optional transfers from both their base in Kihikihi and also Hamilton airports. Their helicopters can carry up to five passengers at a time. For groups of around ten, we suggest travelling in two cars with five people in each. One car can be left at the airport while the other continues on to Nuku Walk. The group who arrive by car can then enjoy the helicopter flight back to the airport at the end of their walk. This approach shares both the cost and the experience across the whole group.
For current pricing or a tailored quote, please contact Rotor Work Ltd directly, as flight costs can vary throughout the year. Contact Trent: trent@rotorwork.co.nz
Flying
Getting Here by Air
The nearest airport to Nuku Walk is New Plymouth, around 1.5 hours from the Red Cottage, your first nights accommodation on Nuku Walk. Alternatively Hamilton Airport is 2hr 20.
Most of our walkers who are flying need to hire a car and drive to us to commence your stay. We offer accommodation and meals so you can rest before commencing your walk the following morning. This will give you ample time to travel and ensure you are rested and ready for the journey ahead.
The walk finishes early or midday on the final day, so please ensure you leave sufficient travel and check in time before booking your flight back home.
Cancellations/T&Cs
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Cancellation Policy for Nukuhakari Station Walk
60+ days’ notice – Full refund, minus an $80 administration fee (per booking).
60 - 30 days’ notice – Deposit of $200 is non-refundable.
0 – 30 days’ notice – No refund will be given.
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We understand plans can change, so we allow name changes on bookings right up until the arrival date. If you’re unable to attend, feel free to have a friend take your place.
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Our walks are designed for groups of 4 to 10 people. If there are fewer than 4 people booked on your chosen date, Nukuhakari Station Walk reserves the right to cancel the walk. We will contact you two weeks in advance to discuss alternative options if needed.
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Nukuhakari Station Walk reserves the right to cancel the walk due to weather, safety concerns, or insufficient group numbers. In such cases, you will receive a full refund.
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A deposit of $200pp must be made within 7 days of the booking and the remaining amount must be paid 60 days prior to the arrival date.
For group bookings, we suggest that the group leader collects deposits and manages the final payment to streamline the process. However, we also accept individual payments if that’s more convenient for your group members.
Payments can either be made via credit card or bank deposit, 02-0448-0069065-00
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you. Any questions please email us if you can as we are remote and only get mobile reception when we are home.
hello@nukuwalk.co.nz for queries
bookings@nukuwalk.co.nz for bookings
0272744779
780 Te Marama Road, Waikawau, King Country